Enrollment
1,835
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, IN
Mccutcheon High School
Federal NCES profile for Mccutcheon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181134001830
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccutcheon High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccutcheon High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccutcheon High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccutcheon High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccutcheon High School
Mccutcheon High School is a large high school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 1,835 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,835 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 400 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,835 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's high schools, it stands alongside Jefferson High School (2,042 students): Mccutcheon High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.5:1).
Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students) and Klondike Elementary School (905 students) alongside Mccutcheon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mccutcheon High School compares
Mccutcheon High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,835 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,835
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
288
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Mccutcheon High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tippecanoe School Corp, which includes Mccutcheon High School.
$10,353
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mccutcheon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wea Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccutcheon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Lafayette
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,835 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mccutcheon High School
How many students attend Mccutcheon High School?
Mccutcheon High School has 1,835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccutcheon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccutcheon High School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccutcheon High School?
38.6% of students at Mccutcheon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccutcheon High School?
The largest demographic group at Mccutcheon High School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccutcheon High School?
Mccutcheon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mccutcheon High School rank among high schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccutcheon High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lafayette, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is Mccutcheon High School a good school?
Mccutcheon High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Mccutcheon High School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Klondike Elementary School (905 students), and Burnett Creek Elementary School (778 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.
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